Essex County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 10,595
18.6NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
10,595
🏠
Building Value
$2.4B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$5.4M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score94.1
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1.5M
Risk Score80.0
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Relatively LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$241K
Risk Score55.6
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$144K
Risk Score43.2
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$543
Risk Score40.9
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$26K
Risk Score30.6
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$91K
Risk Score27.7
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$236K
Risk Score22.9
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$157K
Risk Score22.2
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$44K
Risk Score16.5
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$41K
Risk Score15.7
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score10.7
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score10.4
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score10.2
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score6.7
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Essex County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
18.6-30.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
10.2-38.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
72.8+23.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
49.7+1.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
72.8
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
49.7
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.